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Hofstra University is committed to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status (characteristics collectively referred to as “Protected Characteristic”) in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Equal Opportunity Laws”). The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University’s official responsible for coordinating its overall adherence to Equal Opportunity Laws. The University’s Title IX Coordinator is the University’s official responsible for the University’s efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under Title IX.
Contacts and Resources:
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For questions or concerns regarding Equal Opportunity Laws or other aspects of Hofstra’s Nondiscrimination Policy
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Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer
Jennifer M. Mone, 516-463-1800, Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, 101 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549.
Harassment Advisor
Denise Cunningham, Chief Human Resources Officer, 516-463-6859, 205 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549.
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Procedures for resolving complaints against employees or other non-students of discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic, including Title IX
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Hofstra University Harassment Policy,
Link: Harassment Policy
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Freedom from Discrimination Policy
Links: FPS 12B, Freedom from Discrimination policy and FPS 12
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For questions or concerns regarding Title IX (i.e. nondiscrimination based on sex) involving students
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Title IX Coordinator:
Allison Vernace, 516-463-5841, 127 Wellness and Campus Living Center, Hempstead, NY 11549.
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| Deputy Title IX Officers |
Claudia Andrade, Director of Student Advocacy and Prevention Awareness, 260 Mack Student Center, 516-463-6555
Jennifer Boscarino-Green, Senior Associate Dean, Center for University Advising, 101F Memorial Hall, 516-463-4961
Remington C. Freeman, Assistant Director for Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion, 263G Mack Student Center, 516-463-6796
Jodi Langsfeld, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, 227A School of Medicine, 516-463-7145
Cindy Lewis, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, 207 Mack Sports Complex, 516-463-6748
Lisa Monticciolo, Associate Dean for Students and Administration, 204A Law School, 516-463-4809
Terri Shapiro, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, 225 West Library Wing, 516-463-5057
Russ Smith, Assistant Director for Residence Life, Wellness and Campus Living Center, 516-463-6931 |
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Procedures for resolving complaints against students of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic
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Student Policy Prohibiting Discriminatory Harassment, Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct
Link: Student Policy Prohibiting Discriminatory Harassment, Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct
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Disability-Related Issues
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For students:
Director of Student Access Services, 516-463-7075, Suite 107 Student Center, Hempstead, NY 11549
For employees:
Chief Human Resources Officer, 516-463-6859, 205 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
Procedure for resolving disability discrimination complaints: Hofstra University Harassment Policy; see link above.
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